In this episode Terri Weeks is back to talk about how to get the most out of the Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD) as a coach and an athlete. We list several critiques and warn that the model is just that, a theory to provide a framework and should be taken with a grain of salt. Overall the number 1 lesson is that we can use the model as such, but recognize that we have an individual athlete in front of us; with different abilities, goals and potential.    Key resources

• Curling Canada LTAD Model
• On being a multi-sport athlete
• Canada’s Movement Guidelines
  • 5-17 year olds
  • 18-64 year olds
• Malcolm Gladwell 10,000 hour theory
• Passion Curling on Coaching Kids Curling Podcast
• John Denver Take me Home Country Road

If you want to work with Terri, or have a question about her research you can email her at weekst_23@live.ca Listen on your favourite streaming service or here:   Work Hard – Hurry Hard – Play Hard